Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New Hampshire vs Chester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Chester, Massachusetts is 24.3% cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $56,781 in Chester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chester
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs Chester, MA
Compared to Amherst, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower

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